S. 3645 (112th): Strategic Response to Asian Carp Invasion Act

Introduced:
Nov 28, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on November 28, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Nov 28, 2012
Referred to Committee Nov 28, 2012
Cosponsors
5 cosponsors (3D, 2R) (show)
Committees

Senate Environment and Public Works

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Full Title

A bill to direct the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, in coordination with the Army Corps of Engineers, the National Park Service, and the United States Geological Survey, to lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Nov 28, 2012.
4 pages

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11/28/2012--Introduced.
Strategic Response to Asian Carp Invasion Act - Requires the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), in coordination with the Chief of Engineers, the National Park Service (NPS), and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), to lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian Carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries by providing support to state and local governments in carrying out activities designed to slow, and eventually eliminate, the threat posed by such carp.

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